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After a long, winding season with several twists and turns, we’re back to the same two teams in the NBA finals as last year: the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors.
Game 1 gets underway Thursday, and the Dubs, who won both meetings this year, open as a significant favorite.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Game 1 betting info and odds:
Warriors vs. Cavaliers Game 1 Betting Info
Note: Opening odds courtesy of PinnacleSports.com
Spread: Golden State (-5.5)
Over/Under: 210
Moneyline: Golden State (+235), Cleveland (-265)
Preview
The Cavs have looked like the best team in the NBA for much of the postseason, but they certainly didn’t see anyone quite like Golden State in the East.
Golden State took both matchups during the regular season, winning by six at home on Christmas day and by 34 on the road in January.
In terms of betting, the Warriors are 29-22 against the spread at home this season, although that number drops to just 3-12 against East opponents, per OddsShark.com.
Six of Golden State’s last 10 games have gone over 210, while the Cavaliers, who have been shooting the lights out but play a much slower pace, haven’t had a game go over 210 in their last seven.
